Google Pixel 9 vs iPhone 16 Pro
47.2Performance68.7
58.1Display59.9
57.4Camera59.3
53.3Battery51.8
94.7Features89.3
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 911 spec wins — iPhone 16 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 16 Pro wins this phone face-off, 63.7 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+22) and camera (+2). Google Pixel 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 35% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 2,000 nits
- 31% higher capacity: 4,700 mAh vs 3,582 mAh
- 17% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 6 years
- Lower launch price: $799 vs $999
Reasons to pick the iPhone 16 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 69 vs 47
- 150% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2 x
- 80% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 8,300 vs 4,600
- 75% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,400 vs 1,940
- 67% higher Wireless charging: 25 W vs 15 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.3 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1206x2622 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 460 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+35% | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 90.9 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A18 Pro |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000 | 1,650,000+50% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940 | 3,400+75% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600 | 8,300+80% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP+4% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.78 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 5 x+150% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@120fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 12 MP+14% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh+31% | 3,582 mAh |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 30 W+11% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 25 W+67% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 12 h+9% |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+1% | 199 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.3 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | iOS 18 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | iPhone 16 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |